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FV03 JVR

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,919 mi
Last recorded95,919 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main run brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,838 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance- N/S lower..

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,501 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small water leak on engine cooling system

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,367 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to limit..

Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 14,947 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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FV03 JVR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 JVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV03 JVR registered?

FV03 JVR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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